May 29, 2009

Woah Nelly...It's finally Friday?I honestly thought this week would N-E-VER end.You see, I have been in this house with 3 (and two days 4) extra kids.If you are keeping count then that makes a grand total of 7 kids.I might just blow at any moment.I can't keep the house clean.I can't get the kids to be quiet.I can't get the kids to stop fighting.I can't keep shoes on the lil princess.I can't keep food in the pantry.AyYiYiOh, and please PLEASE do not come visit this week.I look A HOT MESS.So, it's friday....finally.I've been chilling.Came across a few new blogs like this cute one, my itwins. I stalked her site for awhile today and noticed other blogs that I have never been to before like this one, Rolle Call.Check out the word verification (hate those things) that popped up for me:My kids would have giggled over that one.Why do my kids giggle or ROFL at words such as POOP, BOOTY, TOOT, or FART?They are so weird.Hmm...I kind of giggled at that word verification too.Does that make me weird?**Oh, I also found this LIKE TOTALLY AWESOME site while visiting My ITWINSPink Sugar DessertsAnd by GEORGE it made me wanna run out and buy some Duncan Hines brownie mix.

And once again, there is really no purpose for this post.I'm a rambling kind of gal.Visit some of the blogs up there though.They really are cute and great and all that jazz.

Yes, I got sucked in....I got sucked in by the whole Jon & Kate chaos. I watch the show. Well, let me rephrase that . . .I USED to watch the show. No, I didn't stop because I am boycotting the show. I stopped because our lovely Direct T.V. package doesn't allow me the TLC channel anymore.(But I won't rant about Direct T.V., at least not in THIS post.)

Yep, the kids are adorable and I used to envy Kate. I mean she had 8 kids, allowed cameras in her home and still had more patience than me.Of course, then I realized UMMMM she has HELP!*Help and $$ CHA-CHING*The first three seasons were decent. However, I noticed (before the BIG STINK in the tabloids) that things were changing. Kate was no longer wearing her gray sweat pants-the ones like I wear and she was sporting some pretty snazzy threads, she had a nice "glow", her hair was getting wilder.THE HAIR...Let me just pause for a minute and talk about the hair.What is UP with that hair??It's like a reverse mullet (long in the front and short in the back).umm...Anyway, I noticed in their interviews that it was a little more tense. They were not so chatty and playful. Jon seemed so uncomfortable.I knew something was up.I just KNEW.IT!Now all you hear about it JON & KATE.JON did THIS.Kate does THAT.Blah Blah Blah....Jon wants out.Kate wants in.(Well, of course she wants in....money has that affect on people.)JONKATEJONKATEWhat about the kids?The kids are 5 now. Don't you think it's time to pull the plug? I mean in all seriousness, the cuteness should be wearing off soon.Oh, and what's up with Aunt Jodi? She is starting to creep me out a little. If you have issues with family then why are you going on TV and talking with the tabloids instead of confronting them face to face.Me thinks : Aunt Jodi is looking to get a piece of the pie for herself.But then again, she could really be concerned for the kids?I just don't know why she couldn't have stated this privately.

May 27, 2009

This giveaway is now closed....Congrats to Katy Katysaid...Hmm...I probably use about 5....pledge, glass cleaner, antibacterial cleaner, etc...etc....This stuff sounds great! Thanks for the chance! :) May 29, 2009 6:19 AM

I remember not too long ago lugging around at least 4 different cleaning products to clean my home.hmm...I think that was just last week as a matter of fact.Wait a minute . . .It was more like 3 different cleaners, I think?Anyway, my point.It was a HASSLE and I used to dream of having ONE cleaner for ALL areas in my home.My dream has now come true.NEW Pledge Multi Surface Cleaner does just that - It cleans multiple surfaces.Sure, I have had other cleaners that "SAID" they cleaned multiple surfaces but when I read the back it said "cleans this, this and this but NOT this."And usually that last THIS was what I needed to clean.

Removes dirt, dust and smudges (ahem think KID FINGERPRINTS!) and the anti-static formula is great for use on electronics.Anti-Static, huh?Wonder if it works on hair?I may just have to test that out for ya.

Ok, it claims to do all of this ?I gotta put it to the test.I cleaned my glass/wood table, my front door's windows, the mirror in my bathroom and my stainless steel fridge.The results : It works. It really works!I was just thrilled not having to lug around a bottle of glass cleaner, pledge and stainless steel cleaner.One bottle cleaned it all.Oh, and it smelled pretty good too.(comes in lavendar fresh or rainshower)***Wanna try it for yourself?I have one bottle of Pledge Multi Surface cleaner to give away.All you have to do :Tell me how many cleaning products you use to clean your home.This giveaway will end on Wednesday, June 3 and a winner will be announced HERE.Come back to see if you are a winner.

***If you can't wait for the giveaway to end....Visit Pledge.com for a coupon and then head to the store to purchase a bottle.

Rhea's blog, mommy23monkeys, is one of my daily hangouts.I like to visit and hear about her daily adventures with three boys.I must say that again . . .THREE boys!Oh, and did I mention that two of them are TWINS.oh, and I totally agree about the terrible twos vs threes.If two is terrible then three is just TORTURE!!Got Aspirin, Rhea?So, let's take a little look and see what we can find over at mommy23monkeys.com.She's got giveaways.She's got recipes.She's got toots. Huh? :giggle: Oh, stop! It's not what you think.Rhea also cracks me up with her nonsense (hey, that's what she calls it.)She got bushwacked just recently.Have you ever been bushwacked?

So, if you are looking for a new bloggy hangout then I suggest you head over to Rhea's site.Leave her a comment while you are there.Comments are what makes the world go round....just sayin'ahemHINT HINT!

Yep, that's right. If everyone purchased one and wore their names right there on the neck then we would not have to suffer from"I.REALLY.DO.KNOW.YOU.BUT.I CAN'T.REMEMBER.YOUR.NAME" embarrassment.Oh, hush!I know EVERYONE in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD is not going to purchase one just for this reason but it would make my life a little easier.Aren't you all for making MY life easier?hee heeIn all seriousness, I did receive this beautiful handcrafted necklace with my name on it.It's just plain AWESOME and I will never forget my name again.Ya know?Maybe I should have asked for one that says "Ms. My Trendy Tykes".At least that's what some lovely PR reps refer to me as.hint: my name is at the very top of this blog

Beautyname is the place where a name turns into a unique piece of jewelry. Our family-owned company has worked in the jewelry and gold-smith industry for over 35 years in Jerusalem, Israel. We offer a beautiful selection of handmade, personalized gold and silver jewelry, high in quality and craftsmanship.

In our store you will find stylish, trendy jewelry in the latest fashion designs. These are great gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and many other special occasions, as well as, something special and symbolic for yourself. You will also find a lovely assortment of Judaica products, as well as, stunning antique silver rings and necklaces that combine rare and exotic silverware patterns.Our goal is to build a quality store where our customers are very pleased about their purchases and share with others this unique selection of hand-crafted jewelry.

You can have your name designed in Silver or Gold. There are also a few different font choices to choose from.Cool beans!Order your BeautyName necklace through their etsy shoppe or their ebay store.

If you stop by my blog, you will find me rambling on about the trials of raising three children. Sure....at times they drive me bonkers, may cause me to lose sleep, or make me wanna pull out a few hairs but they are my LIFE.

Sure they bring chaos (OH THEY BRING IT ALRIGHT) but they also bring me so much JOY!If something were to happen to one of them.....

NO ONE MESSES WITH MOMMA'S BABIES, right??

Click HERE to read about little Ezra and then PRAY and PRAY some more.When you are done reading, DONATE (if you are able) and then go hug your babies extra hard.

Psalm 46:1-2God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

I went to a flea market over the weekend.It was definitely a "FLEA" market. I counted 6 different booths with nothing but puppies.It was not just one breed of dog in each little fenced off area but more like 7-8. There were all kinds of puppies....just about every CUTE breed out there. I was amazed. Not at the cuteness but rather that these people had so many breeds to sell.I just couldn't wrap my mind around the whole ordeal.Oh, and people were buying them up like crazy.$400-$600

I also found out that you should never take a "crafter" to a flea market.I probably annoyed the poop outta my sister.Everytime she would pick something up, I would say"Oh, I can just make one of those for you."&"OH.MY, They want that MUCH for such an easy project!"Yeah, I was pretty obnoxious.

oooh....I was this close to running back to the car to grab my flip video camera. They had music blaring on the outside and a whole bunch of "older" peeps were getting their groove on.I was SO gonna blog that!Just didn't feel like walking back to the car.

Even though I didn't buy anything (other than a fudge bar), I did enjoy my day away.

May 23, 2009

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.Guess What? This momma is G-O-N-E!No, I haven't GONE crazy but rather I am gone.....Not too far away but I am taking the day off.A day to myself.A day without kids at my feet.A day without having to fix lunches.A day . . .Well, you get the point.::giddy:::I told my wonderful man (AKA THE HUBSTER) that if I did not get out of this house soon then I may just pull out my hair.I guess he didn't want a bald wife.Anyhoo....Got a giveaway going on?LINK UP!**If Mr. Linky is still acting up just leave your link in the comments section and I will get it entered when it comes back up.

May 21, 2009

Since I have become super addicted to Twitter here lately, I thought I would start a new weekly feature :SHOUT OUTS to my Twittering pals . . .(or rather TWEETS that amuse me)Click on the links and follow these *LIKE TOTALLY AWESOME* tweeters.P.S. Follow me!My twitter handle is @trendytykes

@mommy_grrl Laundry has gone from sniggering to mocking me. Must extract myself from Twitter for a time!

@urbancrafter In my parallel universe I am lounging on a beach in Tahiti, frothy umbrella clad drink in hand.

@MommyNamedApril is wishing she had a nanny... or a sitter ... or a housekeeper.... or a house elf ... or SOMETHING.

@MrsLoulouYikes. I'm totally teaching my son all the wrong things. How could I have done this? I'm such a dummy mommy! (check out the blog post too.)

@3B1M Wondering if the Imagination Movers will be on tour this summer... also wondering if there will be metal detectors at the gate.

May 19, 2009

May 18, 2009

The lil man has not been feeling LIKE THE LIL MAN.I think it's a cold.He keeps reassuring me that it's not the swine flu.Anyhoo....He fell asleep before hubby got back home with his meds.I figured that I would go ahead and get him back up so that he could take the medicine. Afterall, he was only in the bed for a mere 30 minutes.

We went in to wake him and he got up, started stirring a pot (an imaginary one) and then proceeded to taste whatever he was cooking. He also gave me a couple of growls.

I laughed and asked him if he was awake.He then got up out of bed and RAN to the dining room. We were following him around laughing. It was pretty funny!

We finally made it to the kitchen for the medicine as he was trying to open the pantry(I only assume that he forgot a special ingredient for whatever he was cooking.)We tried to get him to stand still but he just kept stirring and growling.

Finally, my husband wiped him down with a cool cloth and he took his medicine.After he was done he tried to run upstairs.

That's his big sister's room.She growls too. (only not in her sleep)So, after we finally got the sleepwalker back to bed. I sat down and thought ..."MAN, I should have got that on video."It would have made a great BLOG post!

May 15, 2009

Since the winner never contacted me, The Vado will be awarded to someone else right here TONIGHT!And it's happening LIVE folks.More info?Click HERE.I am going to open the comments up and let you post until you can't post anymore.**THE ONLY RULE : You can not post directly after yourself.You must wait have another person's post before and after you.Get it?Good!Let's go.....The first person to reach 200 will get the Vado!

May 14, 2009

Congrats to our winner : The Mom JenThe Mom Jen said...I like the pink block stripes pattern best for my youngest! Thanks for the chance! May 14, 2009 9:31 PM

The lil princess is all smiles today thanks toNowali.She received these SUPER CUTE moccasins the other day and hasn't taken them off yet!

They are pretty cute, huh?I think she needs more.Heck, I think I need some!A little bit about Nowali Moccasins :Nowali moccasins are a cozy sock-in-a-soft-shoe that stay on kids’ feet. The one piece design makes them super easy to put on, and the double elastic at the top helps to keep them on. Because they are soft and have fun designs, kids want to wear them all the time.Nowali moccasins are especially popular with children who are starting to walk and run around the house. The non-skid soles really help prevent slips and falls on hardwood and tile floors. As parents know, pediatricians generally recommend footwear with flexible soles to help the foot muscles and arches develop naturally.

As soon as I took these out of the packaging, I handed them over to my 4 year old. She slipped them on with ease and went right back to what she was doing. I LOVE IT!She can put them on by herself. There is no tying laces or fastening straps.She can wear them inside or outside.They will be perfect during the winter months. I have such a hard time getting this child to keep socks on her feet, it is not even funny.

The Nowali Moccasinsthat are pictured above are part of their new SPRING collection. They have so many adorable designs that it was nearly impossible to narrow down our favorites.Pretty soon (July) they will be releasing their NEW FALL/WINTER designs. I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of those!By then it will be time for tights too....Nowali has a huge selection of girl's tights.Patterns and Prints OH.MY!

****GIVEAWAY****Would you like to win a pair of Nowali Moccasins?Nowali has generously donated ONE pair for a bloggy pal.All you have to do is visit Nowali's website.Browse through all the different styles of moccasins.Come back here and let me know which is your favorite.This giveaway will end on Thursday, May 21 and a winner will be announced.YOU MUST COME BACK HERE TO SEE IF YOU HAVE WON.IF YOU DO NOT CLAIM YOUR PRIZE WITHIN 48 HOURS THEN IT WILL BE AWARDED TO SOMEONE ELSE.***Coupon Code (for those that simply can not wait for the giveaway to end)Enter HAPPYFEET upon checkout to enjoy an additional 10% off your purchase AND free shipping.for all purchases of $40 and above

May 12, 2009

Probably not a good idea since I had a nightmare about snakes.EWW!I hate snakes.Oh wait, I take that back.I haaaaaaate snakes with a passion.Even though I have never actually been around them (I am not counting the ones at the zoo because they are in glass cases and can't get me.)It's kind of like tornadoes. I have never been IN one of those but as soon as the sirens go off.....Umm, never mind. I won't tell you how I act.Just don't ask my hubby.He would tell you all about it.It might embarrass me.Anyway, back to the dream . . .

There were TWO snakes (identical twins or something) and they were both in my ditch under a little water.I was only a few feet away and could see their mouth's open and their fangs hanging out.I probably would have fainted but then I woke up.I had the shakes.Everyone say EWWW!

**The lil man got on my nerves yesterday.He got on my nerves A LOT!(meaning he was a bad boy)I made him go to bed at 8:00 instead of 8:30.He was upset.Mainly because the sun was still up.Ya know what I told him ?I told him to pull the covers over his head for awhile.He would not be able to see the sun that way.Problem solved?Well, he was the last one to rise this morning.He must have kept the covers over his head.IT WORKED!You should try it.*Well, ya know.....If you don't want to win that SUPER MOM OF THE YEAR award.I think I am already out of the running.

**Did anyone get their FREE chicken from KFC?I heard that a lot of places were turning people away.I am always scared to use those coupons.I just don't want to get up there and have someone say "Um, we don't accept these."That's probably why I always send the coupons with my hubby!hee hee

Ok, I am done.Must clean kitchen....Which really means, I shall sit here and surf the net until the kids start complaining that they are HUNGRY.Then I will remember about the kitchen!